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Everything sacred is a tie, a fetter.

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Max Stirner
Age: 49 †
Born: 1806
Born: October 25
Died: 1856
Died: June 26
Educator
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Philosopher
Professor Of Philosophy
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Johann Kaspar Schmidt
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Sacred
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